Showers and Thunderstorms for the East; Cooler Temperatures Return Sunday into Early Week

Showers and thunderstorms will accompany a cold front that will move across the eastern third of the country through Sunday. In the wake of this front, cooler temperatures will follow for most areas east of the Rockies. A wet pattern is expected to unfold across most of Florida this week with a persistent onshore flow and increase rip currents. For Hawaii, a return toward more rain the week ahead. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Bayside and Gulfside from Craig Key to West End of Seven Mile Bridge (GMZ032) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Bayside and Gulfside from Craig Key to West End of Seven Mile Bridge (GMZ032)
Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL
Last Update: 1103 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026


This Afternoon: East winds 15 to 20 knots, decreasing to near 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 3 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters choppy, becoming a moderate chop. A chance of showers.

Tonight: Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers.

Monday: Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Monday Night: Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Tuesday: Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Wednesday: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: Northeast to east winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 3 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters choppy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Thursday: Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 3 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Thursday Night: Northeast winds near 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 3 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of showers.







Zone Forecast: Bayside and Gulfside from Craig Key to West End of Seven Mile Bridge (GMZ032)

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